Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 8hThis news comes as I’m working on integrating fmod into Siren - hopefully licensing/pricing changes aren’t coming. #gamedev 091
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 10hDon't be a wimp, roll your own auth code.static.klipy.comNinja Turtle Typing 'I'M IN'ALT: Ninja Turtle Typing 'I'M IN' 000
Reposted by Matt FlowersTim Carmody @tcarmody.bsky.social · 02/10/2026This is the funniest thing I've seen today, possibly ever 41119613108
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 01/10/2026I decided early on that Siren wouldn't have a typical editor. I'm currently editing a map in LDtk and seeing the changes hot-reload in my running game instantly. I could just as easily use a different editor, like Tiled. Bring your own tools and define your own workflow. #gamedev #gameengine #rust 073
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 12/09/2026Just made the switch to Linux. I'm happy to report that Siren built/ran with ZERO code changes necessary! 🦀🐧 #gamedev #rustlang #linux 0160
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 11/09/2026I've had it with Win 11 and want to switch to Linux. But I haven't used Linux as my primary desktop for almost 20 years. So I'm a little behind on the current distros. I'm currently looking at Zorin, but I wouldn't mind some advice/recommendations. 🐧 #linux #programming #tech 730
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 02/09/2026Programming is still free. Sources of knowledge are still free. You don't need a subscription to build something cool. #programming #gamedev #noai 081
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 28/08/2026Well done, @panic.com www.gamedeveloper.com/business/pla... #playdategamedeveloper.comPlaydate maker Panic is refunding tariff fees to customersPanic is refunding customers who purchased a Playdate device and paid a 19 percent fee imposed by the now-rescinded US tariffs. 040
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 17/08/2026Been heads down on Siren development a lot lately. There's still a mountain of work ahead. But I can finally see the light of a v1 release. I've often questioned myself, wondering if I can really program this thing solo. But it's finally really coming together! #gamedev #programming #rustlang 1102
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 10/08/2026Taking a little break from Siren/gamedev to work on my CMS side project: Upgrading .Net 8 -> 10, updating all nuget packages, and migrating from Angular 17 -> 22. I regret everything. 040
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 01/08/2026Why am I only just now finding out about Codeberg?! #programming #opensource 240
Reposted by Matt FlowersArchangel Softworks - Highway Noir out now! @archangelsoftworks.co.uk · 28/07/2026"I said get me some pictures of Spider-Man" fits the tune of Breakfast at Tiffany'sstatic.klipy.comAngry J. Jonah Jameson (Spiderman)Alt: Animated J Jonah Jameson banging his fist on his desk 142
Reposted by Matt FlowersAndreeaG @andreeagajda.bsky.social · 11/07/2026Games Without AI , event details and submissions for #gamedevs with hand crafted games devlandmarketing.com/games-withou... #screenshotsaturdaydevlandmarketing.comGames without AI showcase | Dev Land MarketingAbout the game event and more details . Games without AI made by real creators. Hand crafted . 44715
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 17/07/2026@futterish.fsquared.biz Thanks for the follow - I did a double take when I saw your name, because I have your book sitting on my desk! 120
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 17/07/2026I’ve never played Stellaris (I’m sure it’s good, it’s just not my kind of game.) But man, that soundtrack makes incredible programming music. #programming #coding #gamemusic open.spotify.com/album/5hCoZY...open.spotify.comStellaris (Original Game Soundtrack) - Album by Andreas Waldetoft | SpotifyAndreas Waldetoft · album · 2016 · 23 songs 040
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 06/07/2026I've been ride-or-die with @playstation.com since the PS1. I stuck with it during the dark early PS3 days. I've been on PS+ since day 1. I was anticipating the PS6. ... I just unsubbed from PS+. I now have no desire for the PS6. If I'm being forced into a digital-only world, I'll go to PC/Steam. 040
Reposted by Matt FlowersGene Park @gene.meme · 03/07/2026cutting physical media save costs for corporations with no benefit passed on at the expense of consumer rights and ownership 332202589
Reposted by Matt FlowersCuriousQuestor @acuriousquestor.bsky.social · 05/05/2026I'm adding great indie devs to my starter pack! go.bsky.app/VSS5sav If you have a cool game and want to join, let me know! #gamedev #indiedev #indiegames 18369
Reposted by Matt FlowersEvercade @evercade.co.uk · 02/07/2026Official Evercade Physical Game Sharing Instructional Video 16369153
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 23/06/2026Do what you want. Ignore trends. Make cool stuff, just because you think it’s cool. 021
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 22/06/2026LinkedIn is pushing spyware and calling it a feature. thenextweb.com/news/linkedi...thenextweb.comLinkedIn will now show recruiters which apps you actually use, not just which skills you claimLinkedIn's Connected Apps links software like Replit and GitHub to your profile and auto-generates usage descriptions you cannot edit. Recruiters can see them. 011
Reposted by Matt Flowers(DO NOT SPOIL ME ON WEIRD ROUTE) MilkyWay @curlysquare.bsky.social · 15/06/2026Calvin and Hobbes strip that says it quite well; 1963272682
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 16/06/2026I feel the need to reiterate this. #programming #coding #gamedev 2101
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 15/06/2026Unit tests are for programmers who don't believe in themselves. #programming 150
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 07/06/2026It looks great, but I hate that FFVII Remake pt 3 is called “Revelation” 🙄 That and “Evolution” are two words that need to be retired from titles. 020
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 05/06/2026The C++ documentary is out. #programming #c++ www.youtube.com/watch?v=lI7t...youtube.comThe Story of C++: The World's Most Consequential Programming Language | The Official StoryYouTube video by CultRepo 030
Reposted by Matt FlowersTim Krief @timkrief.com · 02/06/2026A negative review my 90% positive game just got What I read: "Yes it's fun, but since this is priced accordingly and I don't want indie devs to be sustainable, I would not recommend this game." Please indie devs, don't fall for this. Set the right price. Don't be part of the race to the bottom. 6788888
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 27/05/2026I see a lot of people here getting burnt out on "game coding" tutorials. They say they feel like they aren't learning anything. Look, gamedev is a very *difficult* subset of software development. Let's talk about it... (a short thread) #gamedev #indiedev #programming 3134
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 21/05/2026People are quick to blame Unreal for technical issues (trust me, I get it.) But given the low bar for quality in comparatively simpler software, I can’t help but see something like UE5 as an absolute miracle, despite its issues. People have no idea how complex these things are. #gamedev #unreal 080
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 11/05/2026New #indiedev starter pack - some pretty rad projects in here go.bsky.app/VSS5sav 0162
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 09/05/2026Platinum Trophy #122 SAROSstatic.klipy.comAndy Samberg: Infinite Timeloop in Palm SpringsALT: Andy Samberg: Infinite Timeloop in Palm Springs 000
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 05/05/2026I haven't shared my Playdate Developers starter pack in a while. If you're making something cool for the Playdate and want to be added, let me know! 🟨 #playdate #gamedev #indiedev go.bsky.app/29Tg5QG 181
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 30/04/2026Solidus did nothing wrong.media.tenor.coma video game character says " april 30th " while standing in front of a buildingALT: a video game character says " april 30th " while standing in front of a building 020
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 27/04/2026Programming is free! It doesn’t require a subscription! #programming #copilot github.blog/news-insight...github.blogGitHub Copilot is moving to usage-based billingStarting June 1, your Copilot usage will consume GitHub AI Credits. 010
Reposted by Matt FlowersLeftist Gamer Memes @leftistgamermemes.bsky.social · 19/04/2026🐁☁️🎈💕 4383422624
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 15/04/2026@realfollowers.bsky.social If it works, something like this should be a standard feature. 110
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 14/04/2026Current soundtrack... while working on a #metroidvania map 😉 #gamedev www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNdV...youtube.comCASTLEVANIA III DRACULA'S CURSE Orchestrated - Complete Game Highlights with SoundtrackYouTube video by VG Music Revisited 082
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 07/04/2026Haven’t been getting much work done on Siren lately… Crimson Desert is to blame. 000
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 06/04/2026I was right to abandon GitHub. www.neowin.net/news/github-...neowin.netGitHub Copilot will soon use your data to train its model and share it with othersYour GitHub Copilot usage could soon feed Microsoft's AI training, and if you miss the opt-out deadline, you're automatically opted in. 150
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 24/03/2026Imagine robbing someone, then sending them a thank you note. 021
Matt Flowers @matt.flowers · 19/03/2026Games are art, and art should look like what the artist intended. I know that's hardly a hot take on DLSS5. But I'm glad to see so many others are in agreement on this. 050
Reposted by Matt FlowersDelaney King (She/Her/Whomst) @delaneyking.bsky.social · 11/03/2026I think it is important we keep reminding people that once you could search an internet by keywords, adding keywords to get more precise results. Those search results were not sponsored or optimised. You could find things. So many things. It was a wide open world. 712430
